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Shape tracing worksheet generator

This generator makes shape tracing worksheets: each row has one solid shape to look at and five dotted copies to trace, including circles, squares, triangles, stars and hearts.

Shape tracingLetter 8.5 × 11 in · answer key on the last page
Settings

Settings

In the print window choose Letter and 100% scale, or Save as PDF.

Shape tracing
NameDate

Trace the dotted shapes. Start at the dot and go all the way around.

  1. circle
  2. square
  3. triangle
  4. star
  5. heart
  6. circle
  7. triangle
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About this worksheet

Tracing shapes builds the pencil control letters need: circles for a, d and o, straight lines and corners for E and L, diagonals for A and V.

Teaching tip

Name each shape and count its sides before tracing. It adds a little math to a writing warm-up.

How to use the generator

Change the settings and the sheet updates as you go. New worksheet gives a fresh set of problems with a new answer key. Print or save PDF opens your browser's print window: pick Letter paper and 100% scale, or Save as PDF to keep a copy.